CNA PT Evenings

Sanford Health•Albert Lea, MN

2d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan, with attention to age-appropriate physical and psychological needs. The role is part of the nursing team and requires adherence to infection prevention and control policies and proper use of personal protective equipment. This is a part-time evening position scheduled from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., for 12 hours per week, at Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea, an 80-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility in southern Minnesota. A driver’s license is required for transporting food between facilities. CNA training and certification are provided by the facility.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Required CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or certification by endorsement.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 hours of continuing education are required annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
A valid driver’s license is required for transporting food between facilities; depending on facility and responsibilities, a motor vehicle report and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions may also be required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
Provide psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, help create a positive dining experience, and assist residents with meals and snacks while providing water and supplements as appropriate.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity and diet as needed.
Communicate residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage residents to participate.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
Transport food between facilities.